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  • “Not economically viable:” Global funds giant drops plans for solar farm, to build bigger battery instead
    RE_Solar

    Carlyle Group’s Revera Energy Abandons Solar Farm for Larger Battery Project

    2026-04-14

    Revera Energy has scrapped plans for a solar farm in South Australia, opting instead to expand its battery project due to economic viability concerns.

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  • Renewables hit 80 pct share in Australia’s most coal dependent grid for first time
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    Queensland Grid Achieves 80% Renewable Energy for First Time

    2026-04-14

    Queensland’s coal-dependent grid reaches 80% renewable energy, driven by solar and wind, marking a significant milestone.

    Read More Queensland Grid Achieves 80% Renewable Energy for First TimeContinue

  • SA and Victoria notch negative prices for almost four days
    EM_Solar

    South Australia and Victoria Experience Extended Negative Electricity Prices

    2026-04-14

    From April 8 to 12, South Australia and Victoria faced negative wholesale electricity prices, driven by renewable energy sources and imports.

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  • “An own goal that we don’t need:” Investor group sounds alarm over new tax on renewables
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    Investor Group Warns Against New Capital Gains Tax on Renewables

    2026-04-11

    Investor groups caution that extending Capital Gains Tax to renewables could hinder Australia’s energy transition and deter foreign investment.

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  • Made in the shade: How electric vehicles could be the perfect partner to rooftop solar in tropical cities
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    Electric Vehicles: Ideal Partners for Rooftop Solar in Tropical Cities

    2026-04-10

    Electric vehicles can enhance solar energy adoption in tropical cities by storing energy and providing grid support during thunderstorms.

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  • Giant gold mine operating with 90 pct renewables says it has virtually eliminated diesel costs
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    Bellevue Gold Mine Achieves 90% Renewable Energy, Cuts Diesel Costs

    2026-04-10

    The Bellevue gold mine operates with 90% renewable energy, significantly reducing diesel costs and achieving net-zero status amidst rising fuel prices.

    Read More Bellevue Gold Mine Achieves 90% Renewable Energy, Cuts Diesel CostsContinue

  • Solar trackers have changed the game for PV generation. But are they cutting panel life short?
    RE_Solar

    Impact of Solar Trackers on PV Panel Lifespan

    2026-04-09

    Research reveals solar trackers may reduce panel lifespan by 7-10 years due to increased UV exposure in certain climates.

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  • Councils flex their muscle on renewables, laying down the local law on roads, farmland and housing
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    Councils Take Action Against Large-Scale Solar Projects on Farmland

    2026-04-09

    Local councils are opposing large-scale solar developments on irrigated farmland, balancing renewable energy growth with agricultural land protection.

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  • State launches huge new renewables tender for land “twice the size of Kangaroo Island”
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    South Australia Opens Massive Renewables Tender for Land Double Kangaroo Island’s Size

    2026-04-09

    South Australia seeks proposals for solar, wind, and storage projects across 11,000 square kilometers, aiming to support renewable energy for 500,000 homes.

    Read More South Australia Opens Massive Renewables Tender for Land Double Kangaroo Island’s SizeContinue

  • NZ orders networks to “buy back” rooftop solar during peaks, in suite of DER-boosting reforms
    RE_Solar

    New Zealand Implements Rooftop Solar Buy-Back Tariffs During Peak Demand

    2026-04-09

    New tariffs reward New Zealanders for exporting rooftop solar energy during peak demand, enhancing distributed energy resources and encouraging solar adoption.

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  • Wind power sets a new state record, big batteries continue to edge out gas
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    Wind Power Achieves Record Generation, Batteries Surpass Gas Output

    2026-04-08

    Australia’s wind and solar farms generated 4.7 TWh of renewable energy in March, with Queensland leading in production and batteries outperforming gas.

    Read More Wind Power Achieves Record Generation, Batteries Surpass Gas OutputContinue

  • Contentious solar project scrapped after work fails to start on time
    RE_Solar

    Springdale Solar Project Canceled After Permit Deadline Missed

    2026-04-08

    Flow Power has scrapped the Springdale solar project due to missed planning permit deadlines and lack of battery integration, despite initial approval and community support.

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